ML15238A235
| ML15238A235 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Oconee  |
| Issue date: | 03/18/1996 |
| From: | Ebneter S NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II) |
| To: | Hampton J DUKE POWER CO. |
| References | |
| CAL-2-96-04, CAL-2-96-4, NUDOCS 9604090119 | |
| Download: ML15238A235 (3) | |
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March 18, 1996 Docket Nos. 50-269, 50-270, 50-287 License Nos. DPR-38, DPR-47, DPR-55 CAL No. 2-96-004 Duke Power Company ATTN: Mr. J. W. Hampton Vice President Oconee Site P. 0. Box 1439 Seneca, SC 29679
SUBJECT:
CONFIRMATION OF ACTION LETTER - OCONEE UNIT 3 Gentlemen:
This letter refers to my telephone conference with you on March 18, 1996, concerning actions you will take as a result of the March 16, 1996, reactor trip of Unit 3 while conducting testing of the Keowee electrical systems. We understand that Duke Power Company is actively investigating the root causes of the event and evaluating the actions that have been or will be taken in response. We also understand that you will take the following actions prior to entering Mode 2 for Unit 3.
- 1)
Conduct a comprehensive investigation to evaluate equipment and personnel response to the March 16, 1996, Unit 3 reactor trip including a detailed evaluation of the root cause of the event.
- 2)
Complete the investigation by the Significant Event Investigation Team. Evaluate the findings and recommendations of your staff including the Significant Event Investigation Team and implement appropriate corrective actions.
- 3)
Conduct a walkdown of Keowee systems, verifying that the present alignment is appropriate to supply emergency power to all three Oconee units. Notify the NRC first before using Keowee in a manner that will decrease the reliable supply of emergency power to Oconee. This includes operating with both Keowee hydro units on the grid.
- 4)
Verify the Lee Station is available to provide electric power to Oconee on short notice and notify the NRC of any subsequent change in its availability.
- 5)
Meet with the NRC to discuss the results of 1 through 4 above; including a briefing of future Keowee testing plans. Obtain concurrence from the Regional Administrator prior to entering MAI Mode 2.OCO3 090003 9604090119 960318 PDR ADOCK 05000269 P
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Pursuant to Section 182 of the Atomic Energy Act, 42 U.S.C. 2232, you are required to:
- 1)
Notify me immediately if your understanding differs from that set forth above:
- 2)
Notify me if for any reason you cannot complete the actions within the specified schedule and advise me in writing of your modified schedule in advance of the change; and
- 3)
Notify me in writing when you have completed the actions addressed in the Confirmation of Action Letter.
Issuance of this Confirmation of Action Letter does not preclude issuance of an order formalizing the above commitments or requiring other actions on the part of the licensee; nor does it preclude the NRC from taking enforcement action for violations of NRC requirements that may have prompted the issuance of this letter. In addition, failure to take the actions addressed in this Confirmatory Action Letter may result in enforcement action.
The responses directed by this letter are not subject to the clearance procedures of the Office of Management and Budget as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, Pub. L. No.96-511.
Sincerely, Original signed by Stewart D. Ebneter Stewart D. Ebneter Regional Administrator cc:
Mr. J. E. Burchfield Compliance Duke Power Company P. 0. Box 1439 Seneca, SC 29679 Mr. Paul R. Newton Legal Department (PB05E)
Duke Power Company 422 South Church Street Charlotte, NC 28242-0001 Mr. Robert P. Gruber Executive Director Public Staff - NCUC P. 0. Box 29520 Raleigh, NC 27626-0520 cc cont'd:
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Distribution:
Mr. Robert B. Borsum L. A. Wiens, NRR Babcock and Wilcox Company R. E. Carroll, Ru Nuclear Power Generation Division R. V. Crienjak, Ru 1700 Rockville Pike, Suite 525 G. A. Hallstrom, Ru Rockville, MD 20852 PUBLIC Mr. J. Michael McGarry, III, Esq.
NRC Resident Inspector Winston and Strawn U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Comm.
1400 L Street, NW 78128 Rochester Highway Washington, D. C. 20005 Seneca, SC 29672 Office of Intergovernmental Relations 116 West Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27603 Mr. Max Batavia, Chief Bureau of Radiological Health South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control 2600 Bull Street Columbia, SC 29201 County Supervisor of Oconee County Walhalla, SC 29621 Manager, LIS NUS Corporation 2650 McCormick Drive Clearwater, FL 34619-1035 Mr. G. A. Copp Licensing - EC050 Duke Power Company P. 0. Box 1007 Charlotte, NC 28201-1007 Ms. Karen E. Long Assistant Attorney General N. C. Department of Justice G. A. HaBstom RH9 SENDTO PBLICDOCUENT OOMPUBLIC N
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